Firebird all releases here from firebirdsql

Firebird 1.0 NOTE: Windows Vista CAUTION If you are installing either of these old versions onto Windows Vista, the installer option to install the Control Panel applet must be DISABLED to avoid having it break the Control Panel on your Vista system.
https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-1-0/

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Firebird 1.5

NOTE: Windows Vista

CAUTION

If you are installing either of these old versions onto Windows Vista, the installer option to install the Control Panel applet must be DISABLED to avoid having it break the Control Panel on your Vista system.

https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-1-5/

*********************************************** FIREBIRD 2.0 Final release: v2.0.7 (End of Series)
https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-2-0/

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IMPORTANT: Before upgrading please pay attention to the files in the /misc/upgrade/metadata directory of your Firebird 2.1 installation as an essential step for preparing your databases for use under Firebird 2.1. If your databases contain metadata fields (like object names, comments/descriptions, computed field definitions, PSQL, view or constraint sources) storing non-ASCII data then the backup/restore upgrade cycle may not be enough to make them usable.



https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-2-1/

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FIREBIRD 2.5.8 SUB-RELEASE IS AVAILABLE Firebird Project is happy to announce general availability of Firebird 2.5.8 — the latest minor release in the Firebird 2.5 series. This sub-release introduces several bug fixes and a few improvements, please refer to the Release Notes for the full list of changes.

Binary kits for Windows and Linux on both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms are immediately available for download.

Binary kits for Mac OS X will follow shortly. Download
https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-2-5-8/

https://www.firebirdsql.org/file/documentation/release_notes/html/en/2_5/rlsnotes25.html

*********************************************** FIREBIRD 3.0.2 The primary goals for Firebird 3.0 were to unify the server architecture and to improve support for SMP and multiple-core hardware platforms.

Parallel objectives were to improve threading of engine processes and the options for sharing page cache across thread and connection boundaries.

Alongside these aims came new strategies to improve performance, query optimization, monitoring and scalability and to address the demand for more security options.

A number of popular features were introduced into the SQL language, including the long-awaited support for the Boolean data type and the associated logical predications. Downloads
https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-3-0/

hi friends we all know that the new generation or version of Windows 10 Creator versions up to build 1709, is a potential problem for many old and new software. So, Firebird does not flinch, especially the older versions, so here's a tip that might help: Tip: Try renaming the Firebird installer / executable file to SETUP.EXE So in many cases the installation problem in Windows 10 build 1709 has been solved. good installation at all

FIREBIRD ROADMAP UPDATED FOR JANUARY

January 16, 2018

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Roadmap Document has been updated

with info for all supported releases : 2.5.x , 3.0.x , 4.x Version series 2.5.x has a maintenance cycle of two point releases per year. The latest release currently available in this series is v2.5.8. Explore its download location

or documentation

. v2.5.9 is the next point release to come, it’s scheduled for Q4 2018. Follow the “Track Details” icon for a list of bugfixes scheduled for this version.






v2.5.9

Series 3.0.x Version series 3.0.x is the latest one released by the project and thus it has the highest priority in terms of the bug fixing, with updates scheduled quarterly.

All kinds of bugfixes and performance improvements are possible inside its codebase, including ports to new platforms. Key points:

• Revised architecture, including new authentication and configuration subsystems;
  
• Scalable (SMP/multi-core friendly) multi-threaded engine with the shared page cache;
  
• New ODS (version 12) with new system and monitoring tables;
  
• External (Java, C++, etc) stored procedures/triggers/functions;
  
• Security enhancements;
  
• Various SQL extensions.
  

The latest release currently available in this series is v3.0.2. Explore its download location

or documentation

. v3.0.3 is the next point release to come, it’s scheduled for Q1 2018. Follow the “Track Details” icon for a list of bugfixes scheduled for this version.






v3.0.3

New Development: version 4.0 Firebird 4.0 represents the project’s next milestone release after v3.0, its development has been started in March 2016. You may check what features to expect at the v4.0 planning board

. Use the “Track Details” icon to discover the list of tasks currently scheduled for v4.0 Beta Release. Alpha 1 preview release is available

for testing. Daily v4.0 builds can be downloaded from the snapshot area

.






v4.0 Beta

Firebird 3.0.1 The primary goals for Firebird 3.0 were to unify the server architecture and to improve support for SMP and multiple-core hardware platforms.

Parallel objectives were to improve threading of engine processes and the options for sharing page cache across thread and connection boundaries.

Alongside these aims came new strategies to improve performance, query optimization, monitoring and scalability and to address the demand for more security options.

A number of popular features were introduced into the SQL language, including the long-awaited support for the Boolean data type and the associated logical predications. Documentation: Release Notes

(PDF

available), Quick Start Guide

(PDF

available) and other manuals

.
https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-3-0-1/

Firebird 4.0 Alpha 1 (unstable) This is the first Alpha release for Firebird 4.0 - next major Firebird version. Our users are appreciated giving it a try and providing feedback to the development mailing list. Apparent bugs can be reported directly to the bugtracker. Please read the Release Notes

carefully before installing and testing this Alpha release.
https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-4-0-0-alpha1/

FIREBIRD 2.5 REFERENCE IN GERMAN IS READY
March 13, 2018

mariuz

“Firebird Referenz Dokumentation“

(in German), the translation made by Martin Köditz and Mark Harris, is released. Many thanks for the translators for their hard work! It is available on the main Firebird Documentation

page.
https://www.firebirdnews.org/firebird-2-5-reference-in-german-is-ready/

UBUNTU with FIREBIRD installed

Package: firebird3.0-server (3.0.2.32703.ds4-9) [universe]

"Firebird Server - an RDBMS based on InterBase 6.0 code

Other Packages Related to firebird3.0-server"... continue.
https://packages.ubuntu.com/artful/firebird3.0-server

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UBUNTU with FIREBIRD installed

Package: firebird3.0-server (3.0.2.32703.ds4-9) [universe]

"Firebird Server - an RDBMS based on InterBase 6.0 code

Other Packages Related to firebird3.0-server"... continue.

https://packages.ubuntu.com/artful/firebird3.0-server

And here's the official documentation for Ubuntu:
https://www.firebirdsql.org/file/documentation/reference_manuals/user_manuals/html/ubusetup.html

How to encrypt the database with IBSurgeon's Firebird encryption plugin In this short guide, we will demonstrate the key features of the encryption:

• encrypt your database on the server, implement client connection, perform backup/restore of the encrypted database.
  

The demo of FEPF is fully functional, with the only exception - it is limited till December 31, 2018. Prerequisites To try Firebird encryption, you need the following:

• Firebird 3.0.3 or higher – to test demo plugin it is necessary to use official release 3.0.3
  
  64bit or higher. Older versions are not supported by the demo version of the plugin.
  
• Create SYSDBA user, if it is not created (stop Firebird service, run «gsec -user sysdba -add SYSDBA -pw masterkey», start Firebird service)
  
• Download archive
  
  with the demo version of Firebird Encryption Plugin and demo client application with sources.
  

...continue on site: https://ib-aid.com/download-demo-firebird-encryption-plugin

Book in PDF FULL: The Firebird Book ( A Reference for Database Developers) [+1200pgs each!]

• The Firebird Book (A Reference for Database Developers) - 1st Edition - Helen Borrie (2004)
  
  
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  • The Firebird Book Second Edition
    Helen Borrie
    
    1038 pp., electronic format (fully navigable PDF)
    Publisher: IBP Publications; editions 2012, 2013 (updatable)
    English
    ISBN-10:
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    Since the original edition of The Firebird Book was published as a 900-gram doorstop in 2004, the open source Firebird relational database management system has undergone three major releases through versions 2.0, 2.1 and 2.5. The Firebird Book Second Edition ("TFB2E") brings Firebird technical users up to score across all of the releases from the original v.1.0 through to the latest 2.5. The entire book (40 chapters + 14 Appendices + Glossary) is distributed on a DVD by IBPhoenix.
    
    
    
    When you purchase the DVD (which contains an enormous amount of additional resource material), it will be sent to you by snail mail.
    
    You don't have to wait for your DVD to start using The Firebird Book: you will receive a link to download the fully navigable PDF book as soon as your order is processed.
    
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• The Firebird Book (A Reference for Database Developers) - 2nd Edition - Helen Borrie (2012)
  
  
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  • The Firebird Book: A Reference for Database Developers
    Helen Borrie
    
    1128 pp.
    Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (August 2, 2004)
    English
    ISBN-10: 1590592794
    ISBN-13: 978-1590592793
    
    
    
    This is the first, official book on Firebird the free, independent, open source relational database server that emerged in 2000. Based on the actual Firebird Project, this book will provide you all you need to know about Firebird database development, like installation, multi-platform configuration, SQL language, interfaces, and maintenance.
    
    
    
    This comprehensive guide will help you build stable and scalable relational database back-ends for all sizes of client/server networks.
    
    The text is well-stocked with tips, code examples, and explanations to reinforce the material covered.
    
    This book concentrates on Firebird edition 1.5 complete with updated language, security and optimization features without neglecting the needs of Firebird 1.0 users.
    
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• by Helen Borrie - member of Firebird Team Developers
  
• more info:
  
  
  • https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/books/
    
    
  • https://www.apress.com/la/book/9781590592793
    
    
  • https://www.ibphoenix.com/products/books/firebird_book
    
    (Index complete)
    
  
  
  

The Firebird Book (A Reference for Database Developers) - 2nd Edition - Helen Borrie (2012)

• Our writer-in-residence Helen Borrie has written "The Firebird Book (Second Edition)" which will brings our documentation up to date for Firebird V3.0.
  
• This publication is distributed both as a fully navigable PDF on the IBPhoenix Developer DVD (or via an immediate download) and as a book in four parts: (linked)
  
  
  • Volume 1: Firebird Fundamentals
    
    
  • Volume 2: Developing with Firebird Data
    
    
  • Volume 3: Administering Firebird Servers and Databases
    
    
  • Volume 4: Supplement for Firebird 3.0
    
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• This book is available as a print on demand at createspace.